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Global Lending Services
Valentina Bridges, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition
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Email: vbridges@glsauto.com | https://glsauto.com/
Recruiting for office(s) in: Greenville, SC
Type of organization: Business
Job Title: Corporate Counsel II
Why GLS?
Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.
People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.
Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!
Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!
o Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
o Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
o 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
o Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Parental Leave
o Business casual work environment
What does it mean to be a Corporate Counsel II at GLS?
The Corporate Counsel II position will provide guidance on legal matters and advise on the legal implications of all consumer financial regulatory matters. This position will be responsible for ensuring the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
How will you drive value within the organization as a Corporate Counsel II?
Act as the legal resource and offer counsel on all consumer financial regulatory matters impacting the company
Document legal standards for use by business units and the Compliance department
Assist in the legal review of all contracts with third party vendors
Provide legal support to Compliance-related initiatives
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization and develop solutions to complex legal questions
Deliver counsel to various business units
Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management
What should you already know to be successful as a Corporate Counsel II?
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School required
Active member in good standing of a state bar
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a practicing attorney required
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the financial industry preferred
Unimpeachable ethics and integrity, as well as demonstrated ability to exercise sound independent judgment
Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources
Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Team player that can adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment
Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically
Employment Requirements:
This position is full-time
The position does require travel, up to 10%
While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment
Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 23 December 2024
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): https://jobs.lever.co/glsllc/f621d0ba-ff59-413a-8585-6bfa7bfd372a?lever-origin=applied&lever-source=USCLawSchool
- Materials requested: Résumé